Covering Small Windows In Charlotte Homes

09/11/2018

Neil Blackwelder

The big, fancy window coverings you see on design shows or in Better Home & Garden are swoon-worthy, but those aren’t typical for every home. Homeowners in Charlotte are usually more concerned with smaller windows – windows that oversized, flowing drapes don’t work with.

Custom Shutters for Small Windows

Charlotte plantation shutters work wonders for small windows. Some might think we’re a little predisposed to shutters, but shutters really are a fantastic for smaller windows. And there’s more than a few reasons why. Check them out!

Shutters Can Fit Smaller Windows No Matter What

Plantation shutters are built specifically for your windows. That means that whatever size or shape the windows are, shutters will fit – without exception.

Smaller windows run the gamut of styles: casements, eyebrow, rounded, octagon windows, and so on. Customized shutters can fit any one of them, even the shapes that other window treatments can’t.

Shutters Make Smaller Windows Look Bigger

Some homeowners in Charlotte don’t like the fact that their small windows are, well, small. That’s ok, but you don’t have to live with a window you’re not a fan of. Interior shutters can add a number of inches to a window with the right frame and mount. Obviously, shutters won’t really affect the size of the window, but it can make it look a lot larger than it actually is.

Shutters Control Light in Small Windows

With smaller windows, light is all or nothing. Either you’re covering the whole window, or you aren’t. That’s how it is with most window coverings including as drapes or curtains. But interior shutters let you have a bit more flexibility with lighting and privacy, especially with cafe shutters for small windows.

Custom Shades for Small Windows

The key with small window shades is to shop for custom shades. Most small windows aren’t standard sizes, so a lot of shades you find in stores will completely cover a window instead of framing it. So get the exact measurements of your windows and look at custom shades that fit both your window and the space around it.

Shades may make small windows look a little “boxier” and draw attention to their small size, so think a bit before using them for your space.

Combining Window Treatments for Small Windows

What we’ve seen some savvy Charlotte homeowners do for their smaller windows is to combine window treatments. In fact, you can do this on just about any kind of window, big or small. Combine a window treatment that sits on the frame like blinds, and hang curtains on the sides to frame the window.

This makes better use of the space, and makes the flow of your room more smooth.

Are Your Small Windows Causing Big Headaches?

Don’t worry about your small windows anymore, Charlotte. Sunburst wants to help. Call us today at 980-231-1116 or fill out the form at the bottom to get started on finding your perfect window treatment solution.

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